What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking to appoint an ECT or experienced teacher to teach KS3 Science and.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an ECT or experienced teacher to teach KS3 Science and specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics for KS4 and KS5 for September 2025 (though we are open to earlier start dates). ECTs are welcome to commence their employment in June 2025 for a lengthened induction to the school. All teachers will be part of our intensive induction programme.
You are required to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teacher Pay and Conditions of Service Document. This requires you to carry out such duties as the Headteacher may reasonably direct from time to time.
JOB PURPOSEPurpose of role:
▪ To contribute to the teaching of Science under the direction of the Subject Leader
▪ To deliver the National Curriculum as outlined in KS3 and KS4/5 activity timetables provided by the Subject Leader
▪ To participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school
▪ To be responsible for assisting in the development of schemes of work
▪ To carry out both Formative and Summative assessment procedures as outlined in the Department Handbook
▪ To effectively record assessments undertaken using the Department’s central record systems
▪ To complete whole school data collection tasks as directed Page 13 of 16 THE SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
▪ To contribute to monitoring and learning ideas during department inset and participate in practical training days focused on sharing good practices where appropriate 3.2 You are also required to;
▪ To help in the organisation and supervision of departmental trips, visits and extra-curricular activities where appropriate
▪ In line with Department policy regularly liaise with parents on matters such as behaviour, participation levels and pupil achievement and anything relevant to the Department. Where necessary provide feedback through department concern and/or praise letters, telephone calls and/or messages through the pupil diary.
▪ Implement the Department’s Rewards and Sanctions policy (as outlined in the Department handbook).
▪ Attend Parent Consultation Evenings
What the school offers its staff
SUPERB WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ In the November 2024 staff survey 100% of teachers said they were proud to be a member of staff.
▪ Excellent transport links – close to the A1 and 30 miles to central London. Stevenage to London is just over 20 minutes on the train.
▪ Stevenage is an area with more affordable housing, than other areas of Hertfordshire. Staff also choose to live in the beautiful villages and market towns of North Hertfordshire.
▪ Secure free car parking for all members of staff
▪ Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwaves and fridges in the staffrooms
▪ Staff association which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
▪ Social activities e.g. Friday after school football, staff choir, staff book group, running club, Christmas party, informal nights out, staff pantomime
▪ Child care voucher scheme
▪ Flu vaccinations for all staff
▪ Excellent teaching facilities with the new and refurbished buildings
▪ Supportive of flexible working
▪ Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
▪ Governors focused on Staff wellbeing A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY TEACHING
▪ Oversubscribed school with close link with the community and supportive parents
▪ Exemplary student behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
▪ Extensive range of extracurricular activities and enrichment
▪ All teachers are issued with a laptop
▪ Workload is constantly being reviewed e.g. email protocols to reduce number of emails, assessment policy to reduce time spent marking
▪ Very large sixth form so many opportunities to teach this age group
▪ Lessons are taught by subject specialists
▪ Many opportunities to work with students and participate and support in local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities A SERIOUS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
▪ New staff induction program – SeptemberNovember
▪ Performance Management that is focused on developing teacher’s careers in the areas that they wish
▪ Bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, Teacher Led Development Programme, exam board training, in school opportunities to develop teaching and leadership, ECT and ECT + 1 program
▪ Whole school CPD focuses on teaching and learning and there are many opportunities for staff to become in involved in the design and facilitating of INSET
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
